teaching at french general

Very excited to say that I will be heading to LA for a few days around the time of CHA. On Sunday afternoon, January 30, I'll be teaching a class at Kaari Meng's legendary French General store. Kaari and I have taught at the same venues a few times now and I just love her style. When she invited me to participate in her Art of Craft Workshop series, I dropped everything and went right to work designing a special class project just for her event ... and you.

I'm teaching the Love Banner, a layered valentine sampler of beautiful fabrics, trims and notions chosen from her incredible store and my vintage stash. (Although there is some stitching involved, there is a no-sew version too.) Head over to her site and see the fabulous selection of classes offered over three days. You can take one class, a day of classes or the entire event at a nice discount.

And we'll have the whole place all to ourselves like a cozy afternoon craft party! On the site, I found a short video of the amazing store in action. So picture yourself there - with all those yummy beads, bits, notions and fabrics, making something to love, love, love. Notice too that it's a very small shop and the enrollment is limited so if you are tempted, sign up early.

I LOVE that banner-wish I could take the class. Have fun in LA and check out Obsolete gallery in Venice (on Main St.) if you're in the area. My husband has work there and you and Kaari would love the place.

Thanks for the valentine inspiration, just in time for a sweet little 3 inch project of my own. I can't wait to stitch, it's fun to share the love! You're quite a talented (and classy) lady, Miss Charlotte.

charlotte, just wanted to say hey ( finally)... i've been an admirer from afar for many, many years! i felt the need to comment when i saw the Mary Englebreit Christmas Companion here in your post ( it is still my favorite xmas book that i pull out each year - it is just so lovely!) MEHC did a wonderful feature on my studio & co ( drooz studio) years ago ( I worked w kathy). i attended silver bella 2009... and should have introduced myself - but i was feeling overwhelmed and shy! i won't make that mistake again! happy new year! - shell